Official portrait of Pete Hegseth, US Secretary of War, in a navy pinstripe suit and blue tie, in front of the US flag and the Department flag; AI-recomposed version. — **Archive portrait** · Photo: Chad J. McNeeley / Departamento de Defesa dos EUA, Domínio público (obra do governo dos EUA) · Image credits

**Archive portrait** · Photo: Chad J. McNeeley / Departamento de Defesa dos EUA, Domínio público (obra do governo dos EUA) · Image credits

Trump defends Hegseth as Massie moves for impeachment

Told by 19 newspapers in 13 countries, between 02:00 and 23:00 on 10 November 2026.

In this story

The headline in each newspaper

THE GUARDIAN: Republican Thomas Massie moves to force vote to impeach Pete Hegseth
EL COMERCIO: Trump attacks the Republican who proposes impeachment of the Defense Secretary
CLARÍN: Trump attacks the Republican who proposes impeachment of the Defense Secretary

In short

Republican Thomas Massie launched an impeachment bid against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Trump defended Hegseth and attacked Massie.1 2 3 4 5 Hegseth calls the impeachment effort a farce and political theater, and says it will fail.6 7 8 9 10 11 According to Tehran Times, Massie forced a House vote over the Iran war and the Minab school massacre.12 La Nación reports that, with Republican support, Hegseth avoided impeachment.13

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Compare the papers

What newspapers from several countries agree on, where the accounts differ and who is involved, so each reader can draw their own conclusions.

Common ground

Republican Thomas Massie, a Kentucky congressman, launched a motion to force a vote on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.1 2 3 44 newspapers from 4 countries
Donald Trump defended Hegseth and criticised Massie.5 6 4 74 newspapers from 4 countries
Hegseth called the effort a farce and said it will fail.8 9 10 114 newspapers from 3 countries

Where accounts differ

ContradictionAccording to La Nación, Hegseth escaped impeachment with Republican support; El Universal says the vote was expected today, while the Tehran Times says the House has already forced a vote.12 13 14
According to the Tehran Times, the motion links Hegseth to the Iran war and the Minab school massacre; the other headlines do not mention these grounds.14

Who is involved

Thomas Massie is the Republican leading the initiative, according to CBS News, The Guardian and The New York Times.5 1 15
Donald Trump defends Hegseth and attacks the Republican proposing impeachment, according to CBS News and Observador.5 7
Pete Hegseth says the impeachment is a farce and will fail, according to Diário de Notícias and La Tercera.9 11

Background

2012Thomas Massie has represented Kentucky's 4th district in Congress since 2012 and is known for opposing increases in federal spending.W
2025Pete Hegseth has been US Secretary of Defense since 2025, confirmed by the Senate after a tie-breaking vote by Vice President JD Vance.W

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Highlighted words are used only by that newspaper, among the headlines in the same language. They show what each one chose to stress.

CBS News · United States · 02:45Trump defends Hegseth as Massie moves for impeachmentRead at the newspaper ↗
The Guardian · United Kingdom · 03:15Republican Thomas Massie moves to force vote to impeach Pete HegsethRead at the newspaper ↗
El Comercio · Peru · 04:10Trump carga contra el republicano que propone juicio político al secretario de DefensaRead at the newspaper ↗
Clarín · Argentina · 04:00Trump carga contra el republicano que propone juicio político al secretario de DefensaRead at the newspaper ↗
Der Spiegel · Germany · 04:05Pete Hegseth: Republikaner Thomas Massie beantragt Impeachment-EinleitungRead at the newspaper ↗
The Hindu · India · 06:00Republican Thomas Massie of Kentucky launches bid to impeach Defense Secretary Pete HegsethRead at the newspaper ↗
Mainichi · Japan · 07:30Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky launches bid to impeach Defense Secretary Pete HegsethRead at the newspaper ↗
La Jornada · Mexico · 10:10Republicano busca juicio político para Pete Hegseth, el secretario de GuerraRead at the newspaper ↗
ANSA · Italy · 13:30Hegseth, 'sforzi per il mio impeachment sono una farsa'Read at the newspaper ↗
El País · Spain · 13:51Pete Hegseth: “El juicio político es una farsa, y todos lo saben”Read at the newspaper ↗
Diário de Notícias · Portugal · 13:25"Vão fracassar": Hegseth denuncia 'impeachment' como "espetáculo político"Read at the newspaper ↗
la Repubblica · Italy · 14:35Thomas Massie, il repubblicano libertario che vuole mettere sotto accusa HegsethRead at the newspaper ↗
The New York Times · United States · 14:55What to Know About Thomas Massie, Leader of Drive to Impeach HegsethRead at the newspaper ↗
El Mundo · Spain · 15:30Pete Hegseth se defiende del intento de 'impeachment': "Es una farsa y un montaje impulsado por el resentimiento"Read at the newspaper ↗
El Universal · Mexico · 18:05Pete Hegseth tacha de "farsa" y "espectáculo político" el intento para destituirlo; prevén votación hoyRead at the newspaper ↗
La Tercera · Chile · 18:15Hegseth tacha de “farsa” el impeachment y subraya que “fracasará” al igual que los intentos contra TrumpRead at the newspaper ↗
Tehran Times (state media) · Iran · 20:55Massie forces House vote to impeach Hegseth over Iran war, Minab school massacreRead at the newspaper ↗
Observador · Portugal · 20:40Trump defende Hegseth e ataca congressista republicanoRead at the newspaper ↗
La Nación · Argentina · 23:45Con el apoyo republicano, el controvertido secretario de Defensa de Trump zafa de un juicio políticoRead at the newspaper ↗

Words in common

hegseth
massie
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politico